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Referee

Yes, referee is a valid Scrabble word. It has 7 letters and is worth 10 points in Scrabble.

What does referee mean?

noun

  1. (sports) the chief official (as in boxing or American football) who is expected to ensure fair play
  2. someone who reads manuscripts and judges their suitability for publication
  3. an attorney appointed by a court to investigate and report on a case

verb

  1. be a referee or umpire in a sports competition
  2. evaluate professionally a colleague's work

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Synonyms for referee

Word facts

Letters7
Vowels / consonants4 / 3
Scrabble points10
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonCommon

Anagrams of referee

No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters REFEREE.

Words you can make from referee

Unscramble REFEREE for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is referee a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Referee is in the ENABLE word list used by many word games, so it is generally playable in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

How many points is referee worth in Scrabble?

Referee is worth 10 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does referee mean?

Referee means: (sports) the chief official (as in boxing or American football) who is expected to ensure fair play.